To whoever finds this vs To whomever finds this

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'To whoever finds this' is used when 'whoever' is the subject of the verb 'finds,' while 'to whomever finds this' is used when 'whomever' is the object of the verb 'finds.' The choice between 'whoever' and 'whomever' depends on their grammatical function in the sentence.

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To whoever finds this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'to whoever finds this' when 'whoever' is the subject of the verb 'finds.'

Examples:

To whoever finds this, please return it to the lost and found.
I will give this key to whoever finds the treasure first.

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LAUNCELOT (reading): "To whoever finds this note - I have been imprisoned by my father who wishes me to marry against my will. Please please please please ...
"To whoever finds this message, they erased us. This is all that remains. Remember us, please." "They were a silly little boys' club of miscreants." She takes a sip ...
Dec 28, 2014 ... "Hello to whoever finds this. My name is Robert Wright. Today my dad is putting up paneling. Today is November 18th, 1978, 15 till 12:00 noon.
Dec 29, 2014 ... “Hello to whoever finds this. My name is Robert Wright. Today my dad is putting up paneling. Today is November 18th, 1978, 15 till 12:00 noon.

Alternatives:

To the person who finds this
To whoever discovers this

To whomever finds this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'to whomever finds this' when 'whomever' is the object of the verb 'finds.'

Examples:

Please give this letter to whomever finds the missing cat.
I will entrust this task to whomever finds the solution.

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"To Whomever finds this note. Collect all the tapes, all the writing, all the history. The story of this movement, this action, must be examined over and over. It must ...
Nov. 18, 1977 [1978] – The Last Day of Peoples Temple. To Whomever Finds This Note. Collect all the tapes, all the writing, all the history. The story of this ...
“To Whomever Finds This Note,. Collect all the tapes, all the writing, all the history . The story of this movement, this action, must be examined over and over.
Nov 23, 2013 ... Inside, someone had written, in pen, “To whomever finds this book—please read it, take it somewhere, and leave it for someone else to find it.

Alternatives:

To the person whom finds this
To whomever discovers this

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To whoever finds this vs To whomever finds this